{"product_id":"omi-folding-fan-1","title":"Ōmi Folding Fan-Dragonfly and Gourd","description":"\u003cp\u003e近江扇子　蜻蛉・瓢箪　\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis refined Ōmi folding fan features a dragonfly motif on the front and a gourd design on the reverse, both traditional symbols of good fortune in Japan. Delicately painted on washi paper and paired with finely crafted bamboo ribs, it balances elegance, meaning, and everyday practicality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eŌmi Sensu are traditional Japanese folding fans crafted in Shiga Prefecture, using Takashima fan ribs (Takashima Senkotsu)—exceptionally high-quality bamboo ribs that account for over 90% of all fan ribs produced in Japan. Known for their strength, flexibility, and precision, these ribs are essential to smooth opening and comfortable use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTakashima ribs are also used in Kyō Sensu (Kyoto folding fans), where they are combined with refined washi paper and elegant hand-painted designs. Kyō Sensu typically feature 25 to 35 ribs, while high-end examples may use 45 or even 60 ribs. A higher number of ribs creates a more delicate structure and a smoother, more graceful motion, but also requires greater skill and labor, making such fans more valuable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eŌmi Sensu, by contrast, emphasize practicality and regional character. Designs often feature simple, functional aesthetics or motifs inspired by Shiga—such as imagery related to Lake Biwa, Japan’s largest freshwater lake, or Ōtsu-e, a traditional folk art style known for its bold, expressive illustrations. Some Ōmi Sensu are completed entirely within Shiga, from rib production to final assembly, reflecting a tradition rooted in everyday life and enduring craftsmanship.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNumber of Ribs: 35\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength: 8.9\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ka-Cho-Fu-Getsu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50704687202594,"sku":"F-015","price":98.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0872\/4666\/8066\/files\/xVf0r9Zs.jpg?v=1766044329","url":"https:\/\/kcfg-japan.com\/products\/omi-folding-fan-1","provider":"KA-CHO-FU-GETSU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}